From Anxiety towards Calm

I've experienced anxiety in many forms throughout my life—personally, as a mother, and especially as a teacher. From the moment I stepped into a classroom in 1991, I understood the unique pressures that come with teaching. The constant demands, the emotional load, the pressure to meet expectations—all of it can take a toll. And like so many teachers, I carried that weight long after the school day ended.

Over the past 30 years, I’ve supported countless children struggling with anxiety, helping them navigate their emotions in the classroom. As a home-school liaison teacher, I worked closely with parents who were carrying their own daily stresses, and I saw how deeply the well-being of teachers, parents, and children are intertwined.

Anxiety among teachers has only increased over time. The workload, the ever-changing expectations, the feeling of being pulled in a hundred different directions—it’s overwhelming. I see teachers giving everything to their students while struggling to find space for themselves. That’s why my mission is to equip teachers with the tools they need to cultivate calm, resilience, and balance—not just for their students, but for themselves. Because when teachers feel supported and grounded, it transforms the entire classroom.